- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lodi, CA
Beckman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Beckman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062223009896
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beckman Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of California schools.
- #9 of 14
- elementary schools in Lodi · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for California
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Beckman Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beckman Elementary ranks #9 of 14 elementary schools in Lodi, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Beckman Elementary held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 062223009896 · Lodi, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 23.9:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Tokay High (2,058 students)
Beckman Elementary held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Beckman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tokay High
Tokay High
2,058 students
- Lodi High
Lodi High
1,952 students
- Bear Creek Hig
Bear Creek High
1,925 students
- Ronald E. Mcna
Ronald E. Mcnair High
1,644 students
- Lodi Middle
Lodi Middle
893 students
- This school 550
Beckman Elementary
550 students
What this shows Beckman Elementary reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beckman Elementary compares
Beckman Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 70% in California - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
54.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,495
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.8%
Asian 12.2%
White 10.4%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Beckman Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lodi Unified reports $16,495 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beckman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald E. Mcnair High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lodi Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beckman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Lodi
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary
Standard public school
890 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Lois E. Borchardt Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Erma B. Reese Elementary
Standard public school
593 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Vinewood Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Lawrence Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Lakewood Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beckman Elementary
How many students attend Beckman Elementary?
Beckman Elementary has 550 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lodi, CA. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beckman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Beckman Elementary is 23.9:1, which is 11% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beckman Elementary?
80.9% of students at Beckman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beckman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Beckman Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment, in Lodi, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beckman Elementary?
Beckman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beckman Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lodi?
By Resource Investment Index, Beckman Elementary ranks #9 of 14 elementary schools in Lodi, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lodi on the city page.
What other schools are in Lodi Unified?
Besides Beckman Elementary, Lodi Unified also operates Tokay High (2,058 students), Lodi High (1,952 students), and Bear Creek High (1,925 students). See the Lodi Unified district page for the complete list.